The last first and the first last (ο εσχατο πρωτο κα ο πρωτο εσχατο). This paradoxical enigma is probably in the nature of a rebuk…

This verse should have been connected with the following chapter. The parable spoken there is expressly to illustrate this sentiment. See its meani…

Many that are first shall be last — The words obviously point not only to the general fact of the ultimate reversal of hu…

Thus our Lord sums up His teaching concerning rich men and gives us the aphorism now before us, which He has already illustrated and intends to rep…

Origen of Alexandria: Peter had heard Christ’s word when He said, “If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell all that thou has…

Jesus now extends his encouragement to all his self-sacrificing disciples. The promise is not literal (one cannot have one hundred mothers). God is…

And many that are first shall be last. This sentence was added in order to shake off the indolence of the flesh. The apostles, though they…

But many that are first shall be last
This may refer unto, or be occasioned by, either the young ruler; signifying t…

Although Christ spoke so strongly, few who have riches do not trust in them. How few who are poor are not tempted to envy! But people's earnestness…

In this pa age, it was shown how one comes to eternal life by the common way. Here, He teaches how one comes by the way of perfection. This way of …